Grow op busted on Munroe Avenue

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Winnipeg police recently released information regarding a grow operation bust in East Kildonan on Nov. 19.

In a release on Nov. 20, police revealed details of a bust that took place in the 400 block of Munroe Avenue. The original release from police stated the bust took place on Oct. 23. The Controlled Drug & Substance Act search warrant was executed by members of the Marijuana Grow Operation Unit with help from the Tactical Support Team and District 4 Patrol members. Two males, aged 51 and 37, were arrested at the home.

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Winnipeg police busted a grow op on Munroe Avenue on Nov. 19.

According to the release, officers searched the home and found 530 marijuana plants with an estimated street value of $593,600, grow operation equipment worth approximately $9,500, 23 grams of marijuana with an estimated street value of $230, and seven pieces of crack cocaine with an estimated street value of $140.

The 51-year-old was charged with Production of a Controlled Substance (marijuana) and Possessing Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (marijuana).

The 37-year-old was charged with Production of a Controlled Substance (marijuana), Possessing Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (marijuana), and Possession of a Controlled Substance (cocaine).

Both men were released on a promise to appear.Facebook.com/TheHeraldWpgTwitter: @HeraldWPG

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